ANNUAL MTW PLAN FY 2022 - Public Comment Period: January 20, 2021 through February 19, 2021 - HUD
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FY 2022
ANNUAL
MTW PLAN
Public Comment Period:
January 20, 2021 through February 19, 2021
ANNUAL MTW PLAN SUBMITTED BY:
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia
Leadership Team
Board of Commissioners
Mr. R. Larry Cardin, Chairman
Mr. John Greenman, Vice-Chairman
Mr. Edward Burdeshaw
Mr. John Sheftall
Mrs. Jeanella Pendleton
Ms. Tiffani Stacy, Resident
Senior Management Team
Ms. Lisa Walters, Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Sheila Crisp, Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Sabrina Richards, Chief of Property Management
Mr. John Casteel, Chief Assisted Housing Officer
Ms. Laura Johnson, Chief Real Estate Officer
Ms. Carla Godwin, MTW and Resident Services Administrator
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia ii 2022 Annual MTW Plan
Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms
ACC Annual Contributions Contract
ACOP Admission and Continued Occupancy Plan (Public Housing)
Admin Plan Administrative Plan (Housing Choice Vouchers)
AFFH Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
AFH Assessment of Fair Housing
AHAB Affordable Housing Accreditation Board
CAPS Childcare and Parent Services (program under GA Department of Early Care and Learning
or DECAL)
CCG Columbus Consolidated Government (City of Columbus AND Muscogee County)
CHAP Commitment to enter into Housing Assistance Payment (subsidy fund change)
CoC Continuum of Care (City of Columbus, Muscogee, and Russell Counties)
Comp Plan Comprehensive Plan (prepared by CCG for long-term planning)
Con Plan Consolidated Plan (prepared by CCG for CDBG and HOME funds)
CoP Contract of Participation (element of the FSS Program)
CSU Columbus State University
DBHDD GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
DCA GA Department of Community Affairs
DFCS Division of Family and Children Services (under GA Department of Human Services or DHS)
EOGY End-of-Grant Year
EOY End-of-Year
EVP Emergency Voucher Program
FMR Fair Market Rent (set by HUD annually)
FO Field Office (HACG falls under the Atlanta FO)
FSS Family Self-Sufficiency Program
FTE Fulltime Equivalent
FYE Fiscal Year End
HACG Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia
HAP(P) Housing Assistance Payment (Program)
HCV Housing Choice Voucher
HFA Housing Finance Agency (DCA is the HFA for Columbus)
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia iii 2022 Annual MTW Plan
Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms - continued
HfG Home for Good
HQS Housing Quality Standards
HUD US Department of Housing and Urban Development
IRS Internal Revenue Service (US Department of Treasury)
ITSP Individual Training and Service Plan (element under the FSS Program)
LAMP Local Asset Management Plan
LIHTC Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (disbursed by GA DCA)
LURA Land Use Restrictive Agreement
LURC Land Use Restrictive Covenants
MOA/U Memorandum of Agreement/Understanding
MTW Moving-to-Work Demonstration Program (allows fungibility and flexibility)
NNC Neighborhood Network Center (computer lab or learning lab)
NSV Next Step Voucher
PBCA Performance-Based Contract Administrator
PBRA Project-Based Rental Assistance
PBV Project-Based Voucher
PCA/PNA Physical Condition Assessment/Physical Needs Assessment
PH Public Housing
PHA Public Housing Agency/Assistance Authority
PIC Public and Indian Housing Inventory Management System (formerly known as
Public and Indian Housing Information Center)
PIH Public and Indian Housing
PUC Per Unit Cost
QAP Qualified Allocation Plan (guidelines established by DCA for LIHTC funds)
RAB Resident Advisory Board
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (converts PH units to PBRA and PBV)
RAD PBV RAD Project-Based Voucher (designation for former PH units/participants)
ROSS Resident Opportunities and Self-Sufficiency
RRV Rapid Rehousing Voucher
S8 Section Eight (Housing Choice Voucher Rental Assistance Program)
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia iv 2022 Annual MTW Plan
Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms - continued SP Section Nine (Public Housing Rental Assistance Program) SEMAP Section Eight Management Assessment Program SRTO Single-Room Occupancy Program (Moderate Rehabilitation Certificates) TBV Tenant-Protection Voucher TSO Tenant Selection Office TTP Total Tenant Payment UA Utility Allowance URP Utility Reimbursement Payment VASH Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing Voucher Program VAWA Violence Against Women Act VI-SPDAT Vulnerability Index – Services Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool VMS Voucher Management System The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia v 2022 Annual MTW Plan
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Table of Contents
I. Introduction
a. Table of Content…………………………………………………………… vi
b. Overview…………………………………………………………………… 7
Short-Term Goals and Objectives…………………………………………... 9
Long-Term Goals and Objectives…………………………………………... 12
II. General Housing Authority Operating Information
a. Housing Stock Information………………………………………………… 13
b. Leasing Information………………………………………………………... 16
c. Wait List Information……………………………………………………… 17
III. Proposed MTW Activities: HUD Approval Requested
a. Proposed MTW Activities………………………………………………… 17
IV. Approved MTW Activities: HUD Approval Previously Granted
a. Implemented Activities…………………………………………………… 18
b. Not Yet Implemented Activities…………………………………………... 28
c. Activities on Hold………………………………………………………… 28
d. Closed Out Activities…………………………………………………….... 28
V. Sources and Uses of MTW Funds
a. MTW Plan: Sources and Uses of MTW Funds……………………………. 29
b. MTW Plan: Local Asset Management Plan (LAMP)………………………. 30
c. MTW Plan: Rental Assistance Demonstration Participation………………. 30
VI. Administrative
a. Board Resolution and Certifications of Compliances……………………… 31
b. Documentation of Public Process………………………………………… 31
c. Planned and Ongoing Evaluations………………………………………… 32
d. Lobbying Disclosures (SF-LLL) and (HUD-50071) ………………………. 32
VII. Appendix Section
a. Attachment A - Resolution Adopting the Annual MTW Plan and
Certifications of Compliance……………………………………………...... 34
b. Attachment B – Public Process & Comments…………………………….... 37
c. Attachment C – Planned & Ongoing Evaluations……….…………………. 38
d. Attachment D – Forms (SF-LLL) and (HUD-50071) ……………………… 39
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia vi 2022 Annual MTW PlanB. Overview
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia (HACG) was created in
1938 and is a public body, both corporate and politic, governed by a seven-
member Board of Commissioners appointed to terms by the Mayor of the
Columbus Consolidated Government. HACG is located on the west-
central part of the State of Georgia in Muscogee County, approximately 90 minutes southwest of Atlanta
and ranks as the third largest city in Georgia. Columbus is home to the U.S. Army Fort Benning and The
Maneuver Center of Excellence, has the longest urban whitewater course in the world, and a zipline across
the Chattahoochee River. The city has transformed the downtown with restaurants, retail, luxury
apartments and hotels.
HACG also provides all maintenance, management, financial, and administrative services for three small
housing authorities located within a 50-mile radius of Columbus, Georgia. These small authorities each
have fewer than 80 dwelling units.
HACG’s Mission Statement:
The mission of the Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia, is to be the foremost
provider of quality, affordable housing in the Columbus region by developing, revitalizing, and
managing contemporary housing communities.
HACG is proud to be designated as 1 of 39 MTW agencies. HACG was designated as an MTW agency in
December 2012 and entered into a 5-year MTW Agreement with the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD), effective July 2, 2013. On April 14, 2016, the agreement was extended to the
end of HACG’s fiscal year 2028. HACG signed the Third Amendment to the Standard MTW Agreement
on March 25, 2020. The MTW designation has propelled HACG to accomplish its mission by allowing
for redevelopment and RAD conversion. HACG actively supports and encourages other PHAs to
participate in the MTW Expansion efforts.
Prior to signing its MTW Agreement with HUD, HACG managed a diverse rental portfolio complete with
market-rent units, PH units, Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) units, Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
units, Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) certificates, and Tenant-Based Vouchers (TBVs), that addressed
various low-income family compositions. Since then, HACG has added Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
(LIHTC) units, additional Tenant-Protection Vouchers (TPVs) and Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing
(VASH) vouchers to its rental portfolio, which increases programming diversity and complexity.
HACG also sponsors and/or supports a Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program, a Section 8
Homeownership Program, multiple Neighborhood Network Centers (NNC), and provides local
transportation services for program participants at HACG-owned sites.
December 2020, HACG was the eighth Public Housing Authority to be awarded the “National Affordable
Housing Accreditation” from The Affordable Housing Accreditation Board (AHAB)” and the fourth
MTW agency to receive accreditation. The Accreditation is an award for a five-year period. Housing
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 7 2022 Annual MTW Planproviders are evaluated on 8 standards and 47 guidelines; each one measuring how effectively the
organization’s board, leadership and staff meet their mission of providing high quality affordable housing
and related services. AHAB Accreditation encourages accredited organizations to continuously improve
and excel in providing safe, well managed, high quality affordable housing in their communities.
MTW is a national demonstration program authorized by Congress which gives HACG the flexibility to
waive certain statutes and HUD regulations pertaining to both housing assistance programs (housing
choice vouchers and public housing). The MTW Program provides HACG opportunity to utilize the use
of Federal dollars more efficiently, help residents find employment and become self-sufficient, and
increase housing choices for low-income families by introducing new innovative ideas to HUD that
addressing at least one of the three MTW statutory objectives.
The objectives are:
1. Reduce cost and achieve greater cost effectiveness in federal expenditures.
2. Give incentives to families with children whose heads of household are either working,
seeking work, or are participating in job training educational or other programs to assist in
obtaining employment and becoming economically self-sufficient; and
3. Increase housing choices for low-income families.
HACG MTW activities are all designed to promote one or more of the MTW statutory objectives. HACG
believes its MTW designation is the result of many years of laying the foundation for innovation at HACG
and through the successful management of its housing assistance programs, as well as being an industry
innovator. The MTW activities allows HACG to learn if the introduced idea provides a positive or
negative impact to the agency and/or to the residents.
HACG provides this document for public inspection/review for all interested parties to share their
thoughts and comments. The annual document was available for review and comment from January 20,
2021 through February 19, 2021, at the following locations:
The Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road;
HACG’s Central Office, 1000 Wynnton Road (front desk);
HACG’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Housing-Authority-of-Columbus-Georgia-
110059770673833
HACG Website: http://www.columbushousing.org
In addition to the above means to comment on this document, HACG also held Public
Hearings/meetings to receive comments on the 2022 Annual MTW Plan on the following dates and
locations:
January 20, 2021, Joint President Council Meeting via Zoom, at 2:00 p.m., Dial 1-646-876-9923
and use passcode 176594 to join the meeting or
https://zoom.us/j/94082581380?pwd=Qm5VU0ZIOUo3bE1tQyttNlZUdG80dz09 Meeting ID: 940
8258 1380 Passcode 176594
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 8 2022 Annual MTW Plan February 10, 2021, via Zoom, at 11:00 a.m., Dial 1-646-876-9923 and use passcode 221054 to join
the meeting or https://zoom.us/j/91527885640?pwd=dkd1KzZRdGJBL3JSRnFEbGliTkRkdz09,
Meeting ID: 915 2788 5640 Passcode 221054
February 10, 2021, via Zoom at 3:00 p.m., Dial 1-646-876-9923 and use passcode 004768 to join
the meeting or https://zoom.us/j/91849894018?pwd=b2MvTCtiU2tFYlJXbGMxYWg4dDRCdz09,
Meeting ID: 918 4989 4017 Passcode 004768
All comments received prior to February 20, 2020, will be incorporated into the 2022 Adopted Annual
MTW Plan. During fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022), HACG seeks to implement
actionable techniques and appropriate strategies to meet stated management goals and objectives listed in
its plan.
2022 MTW SHORT-TERM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Maximize use of MTW block-grant with full flexibility
▪ Combine all PH operating subsidies, Section 8 HAP funds and capital funds
▪ Use combined funds to meet HACG’s Strategic Plan goals and MTW Statutory Objectives
Collect and analyze data on Approved MTW Activities for external and internal purposes
▪ Monitor and track MTW data to complete plans, reports, and surveys
▪ Strengthen MTW Activity reviews and recommendations for non-compliant issues
▪ Cross reference HUD-approved MTW Activities with published guidance documents to
ensure approved MTW Authorizations are relevant and necessary
APPROVED MTW ACTIVITIES
Activity 2014.02 Innovations to Reduce Homelessness - 150 TBVs for chronically homeless
families - MTW Authorization: D.2.a, D.2.b, D.2.c, D.4
Activity 2014.03 Administrative Reforms - Sets asset threshold at $50k and Sets income cap at
50% - MTW Authorization: D.3.a, D.3.b
Activity 2014.04 Administrative Efficiency - Places eligible families on triennial re-certification
cycle - MTW Authorizations: D.1.c
Activity 2015.02 Portability Restrictions - Limits ports in and out of HACG to employment
related reasons - MTW Authorizations: D.1.g
Activity 2015.03 Simplify Utility Allowance Calculation - Creates 3 UA schedules based on rental
assistance program - MTW Authorizations: D.2.a
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 9 2022 Annual MTW PlanActivity 2015.04 Cap Childcare Deductions - Denies childcare deductions that exceed GA CAPS
maximum - MTW Authorizations: C.11, D.2.a
Activity 2016.01 Next Step Vouchers - 10 TBVs for youth aging out of Foster Care
MTW Authorization: D.2.d, D.3.a, D.3.b, D.4
Activity 2016.02 Non-Competitive Project-Basing Process - Allows HACG to project-base
assistance without competition - MTW Authorization: D.7.a
Activity 2016.03 Project-Basing Flexibilities - Exceed project-base caps, determine rent
reasonableness, certify HQS on HACG units - MTW Authorization: D.1.e, D.2.c,
D.5
Activity 2018.01 Eliminate/Reduce Interim Certification Examinations - No interims for
Contribution Income only families, 1 interim for all other families - MTW
Authorization: C.11
Activity 2018.02 Site Based Housing Flexibility - Allows HACG to over-house smaller families in
larger units at all non-Public Housing site-based housing and all future TPV's,
Allows HACG to provide gap payment assistance, up to the FMR, to the landlord
on behalf of the over-housed family – MTW Authorization: D.1.b, D.2.b
Activity 2019.01 Minimum Rent Increase/Utility Reimbursement Payments (URPs)
Decrease - Increases the minimum rent to $150 over 2 years, Eliminates
processing URPs over 2-year period – MTW Authorizations: C.11, D.2.a
Activity 2020.01 Sponsor-Based Emergency Voucher Program - 24 TBVs for emergency
housing for flooding, fire, natural disasters, and condemned housing – MTW
Authorization: Attachment D of MTW Agreement "Use of MTW Funds"
HACG CLOSED MTW ACTIVITIES
Activity 2014.01 Community Choice – MTW Authorizations: D.2.a, D.2.b – Approved in 2015,
Implemented in 2015, and Closed in 2019
Activity 2014.05 Streamline HQS Inspections – (Moved to 2016.03) - MTW Authorizations: D.5
(moved to 2016.03) – Approved in 2014, Implemented in 2015, and Closed in 2017
Activity 2014.06 Rent Reform (Farley) – MTW Authorizations: C.4, C.11 – Approved in 2014,
Implemented in 2014, and Closed in 2018
Activity 2015.01 Eliminate Child Support Income from Rent Calculation – MTW
Authorizations: C.11 – Approved in 2015, Implemented in 2015, and Closed in
2017
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 10 2022 Annual MTW Plan2022 NON-MTW SHORT-TERM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
HACG submitted a demolition application to SAC on January 23, 2020, for our public housing
community known as Chase Homes (GA004000407) and it was approved on May 4, 2020. This
demolition is based on environmental issues related to a large power station located adjacent to the site, an
active rail line running through the site, and the proximity of the existing residential buildings to a busy
thoroughfare (2nd Avenue).
In November 2019, HACG was awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for the
redevelopment of affordable housing at this site. The construction of the new development has begun,
which will mitigate environmental factors by placing the buildings further away from the power station and
rail line. HACG is working with The Mill District Board in the overall objectives and visions of the Mill
District and the City of Columbus for this area of the City. The new development in that area will be the
catalyst for additional development commercial and residential. HACG and The Mill District Board were
awarded and designated a member of Purpose-Built Communities.
HACG will submit a Section 18 demolition application to SAC to demolish two units in Building C301
(Unit #702G and 702H) at Warren Williams/Rivers Homes (GA004000405). These units are considered
obsolete due to substantial physical deterioration as a result of foundation issues that cannot be corrected.
Previous attempts to resolve the foundation issues did not alleviate the severe settlement problems at this
location. The remaining units will continue with RAD conversion. The conversion will be a straight
conversion and/or disposition with only critical repairs completed.
HACG received HUD approval on July 30, 2020, to demolish Building 704 consisting of 6 units at
Elizabeth F. Canty Homes (GA004000408) due to the building being located in the floodway and could
pose a safety risk to the residents and property. The remaining units will continue with the RAD
conversion. The conversion will be a straight conversion and/or disposition with only critical repairs
completed.
HACG has two mixed-financed properties with public housing units remaining. These properties were not
included in the RAD Portfolio Award because they were constructed following the date of the RAD
Portfolio Award. HACG will submit RAD applications for Patriot Pointe (24 units) and Columbus
Commons (31 units).
The following are HACG plans for additional use of MTW Single Fund Flexibility:
▪ Expand HACG’s affordable housing portfolio by acquisition of or development of
affordable housing units
▪ Utilize MTW funds for extraordinary maintenance, enhanced security, and rehabilitation of
HACG controlled existing affordable housing
▪ Strategically reduce debt at HACG controlled affordable housing in order to maintain
financial viability
▪ Wireless Wi-Fi Infrastructure at all HACG developments
▪ Use MTW funds or charge the properties for Community Liaison personnel
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 11 2022 Annual MTW PlanMTW LONG-TERM GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Position HACG to become designated as a Regional MTW Agency
▪ Continue to monitor guidance documents from HUD, Federal Register, PIH Notices etc.
Support HUD’s efforts in the MTW Expansion
▪ Consult/Advise other PHAs of the advantages of the MTW program
Introduce new MTW initiatives that meet MTW Statutory Objectives
▪ Propose MTW Activities that meet local housing needs
o Workforce Housing – HACG may construct or acquire a development for this
purpose
▪ Evaluate the need for initiatives for targeted populations
o Create a different rent calculation for elderly, employed and similar families
o Provide an early childhood education program
o Develop incentive initiatives related to education and employment
o Create incentive and/or preference program for non-traditional “custodial parents”
o Develop a program to “graduate” families off assistance to homeownership,
affordable market units or workforce housing
o Design a re-entry program, in partnership for ex-offenders
o Establish an incentive for two parent households
o Establish a minimum earned income
Change Agency’s fiscal year
▪ Determine if fiscal year change is beneficial to HACG
o Review fiscal years of partner agencies e.g., Federal, State, contracted PHAs, etc.
▪ HACG is considering a move to a calendar fiscal year January to December
o Must receive approval from HUD to change the Agency’s fiscal year.
NON-MTW LONG-TERM GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the RAD conversion of Warren Williams (GA004000405) and Canty Homes
(GA004000408), HACG will submit a 4% tax credit application to DCA for the rehabilitation and
construction of these units.
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 12 2022 Annual MTW Plan(II.) GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION
ANNUAL MTW PLAN
A. HOUSING STOCK INFORMATION
i. Planned New Public Housing Units
New public housing units that the MTW PHA anticipates will be added during the Plan Year.
ASSET # of Uniform Federal
MANAGEMENT BEDROOM SIZE Accessibility Standards
TOTAL POPULATION (UFAS) Units
PROJECT (AMP)
UNITS TYPE*
NAME AND Fully
NUMBER 0/1 2 3 4 5 6+ Adaptable
Accessible
N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Type (below) 0 0
N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Type (below) 0 0
N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Type (below) 0 0
Total Public Housing Units to be Added in the Plan Year 0
* Select “Population Type” from: General, Elderly, Disabled, Elderly/Disabled, Other
If “Population Type” is “Other” please describe:
N/A
ii. Planned Public Housing Units to be Removed
Public housing units that the MTW PHA anticipates will be removed during the Plan Year.
NUMBER OF
AMP NAME EXPLANATION FOR REMOVAL
UNITS TO BE
AND NUMBER
REMOVED
Public Housing (PH) units planned for removal from PH stock are planned
GA004000405 to be converted to long-term Section 8 assisted Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
184
Warren Williams units under the RAD Program and/or SAC Demolition Approval.
Public Housing (PH) units planned for removal from PH stock are planned
GA004000408 to be converted to long-term Section 8 assisted Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
249
Elizabeth Canty units under the RAD Program and/or SAC Demolition Approval.
Public Housing (PH) units planned for removal from PH stock are planned
GA004000407 to be converted to affordable and long-term Section 8 assisted Project-Based
108
Chase Homes Voucher (PBV) units under SAC Demolition Approval.
Public Housing (PH) units planned for removal from PH stock are planned
GA004000423 to be converted to long-term Section 8 assisted Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
24
Patriot Pointe units under the RAD Program.
GA004000424 Public Housing (PH) units planned for removal from PH stock are planned
Columbus 31 to be converted to long-term Section 8 assisted Project-Based Voucher (PBV)
Commons units under the RAD Program.
596
Total Public Housing Units to be Removed in the Plan Year
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 13 2022 Annual MTW Planiii. Planned New Project Based Vouchers
Tenant-based vouchers that the MTW PHA anticipates project-basing for the first time during the Plan Year. These
include only those in which at least an Agreement to enter into a Housing Assistance Payment (AHAP) will be in place
by the end of the Plan Year. Indicate whether the unit is included in the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD).
NUMBER OF VOUCHERS DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
PROPERTY NAME RAD?
TO BE PROJECT-BASED
Canty Homes 243 Yes RAD conversion, Demolition
Warren Williams 184 Yes RAD conversion
Mill Village (Chase Homes) 76 No HCV PBV
Warm Springs Senior Village 50 No HCV PBV
Patriot Pointe 24 Yes RAD conversion
Columbus Commons 31 Yes RAD conversion
608 Planned Total Vouchers to be Newly Project-Based
iv. Planned Existing Project Based Vouchers
Tenant-based vouchers that the MTW PHA is currently project-basing in the Plan Year. These include only those in which at
least an AHAP is already in place at the beginning of the Plan Year. Indicate whether the unit is included in RAD.
NUMBER OF PROJECT- PLANNED STATUS AT DESCRIPTION
PROPERTY NAME RAD? OF PROJECT
BASED VOUCHERS END OF PLAN YEAR*
(GA004000406)
288 288 YES RAD PBV Units
Luther Wilson
(GA004000410)
102 102 YES RAD PBV Units
E.E. Farley
(GA004000412)
100 100 YES RAD PBV Units
Brown Nicholson
(GA004000416)
40 40 YES RAD PBV Units
E.J. Knight - Senior
(GA004000417)
52 52 YES RAD PBV Units
E.J. Knight - Family
(GA004000418)
73 73 YES RAD PBV Units
Ashley Station – Phase I
(GA004000418)
73 73 YES RAD PBV Units
Ashley Station – Phase II
(GA004000420) 18 RAD PBV Units.
93 93 YES/NO
Arbor Pointe I 75 HCV PBV Units
(GA004000421) 18 RAD PBV Units,
93 93 YES/NO
Arbor Pointe II 75 HCV PBV Units
(GA004000422) 19 RAD PBV Units,
120 120 YES/NO
Cottages @ Arbor Pointe 101 HCV PBV Units
(GA004000423)
71 71 NO HCV PBV Units
Patriot Pointe
(GA004000424)
60 60 NO HCV PBV Units
Columbus Commons
(GA004000630)
28 28 NO HCV PBV Units
Willow Glen
1193 Planned Total Existing Project-Based Vouchers
* Select “Planned Status at the End of Plan Year” from: Committed, Leased/Issued
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 14 2022 Annual MTW Planv. Planned Other Changes to MTW Housing Stock Anticipated During the Plan Year
Examples of the types of other changes can include (but are not limited to): units held off-line due to relocation or
substantial rehabilitation, local, non-traditional units to be acquired/developed, etc.
PLANNED OTHER CHANGES TO MTW HOUSING STOCK ANTICIPATED IN THE PLAN YEAR
HACG received SAC approval for the Chase Homes demolition application and also received 108 tenant protection
vouchers to relocate the residents. Demolition began in December 2020. Once demolition is complete HACG will
begin the new development on the original Chase site away from the power station, rail line, and 2 nd Avenue. Chase
residents will have a preference to return to the new development. HACG is working with the Mill District Board
in the overall objectives and visions of the Mill District and the City of Columbus for this area of the City. A new
development in the area will be a catalyst for additional development commercial and residential. HACG and The
Mill District Board were awarded and designated a member of Purpose-Built Communities.
HACG received HUD approval on July 30, 2020, to demolish Building 704 consisting of 6 units at Elizabeth F.
Canty Homes due to the building being located in the floodway and could pose a safety risk to the residents and
property.
HACG will submit a Section 18 demolition application to SAC to demolish two units in Building C301 (Unit #702G
and 702H) at Warren Williams/Rivers Homes (GA004000405). These units are considered obsolete due to
substantial physical deterioration as a result of foundation issues that cannot be corrected. Previous attempts to
resolve the foundation issues did not alleviate the severe settlement problems at this location.
HACG anticipates the possibility of acquiring property or building a workforce housing community focused on
providing subsidized housing for “working poor” families.
vi. General Description of All Planned Capital Expenditures During the Plan Year
Narrative general description of all planned capital expenditures of MTW funds during the Plan Year.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ALL PLANNED CAPITAL EXPENDITURES DURING THE PLAN YEAR
HACG’s Capital Fund (CFP) totals about $2.1M, where the balance of the CFP total will be committed/obligated to
RAD Projects II and III. Expenditures may include costs associated with the modernization of Williams and Canty
necessary to rehabilitate the sites to meet RAD requirements. Expenditure plans include Section 8 landlord
payments and other expenditures related to converting PH units under RAD and/or specialty consulting services,
such as environmental testing, survey and legal work, code research, and other activities necessary to complete the
RAD portfolio conversion. Also, expenditures may include the purchase and renovation of a new Section 8 office.
Finally, CFP planned expenditures may include physical improvements, enhanced security, management
improvements, Agency-wide non-dwelling structures and equipment, administrative and operation fees, and costs,
as well as preventative and routine maintenance to dwelling structures Agency-wide, minor pre- and post-
construction costs for preliminary and completed project plans as well as Gap financing for new developments.
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 15 2022 Annual MTW PlanB. LEASING INFORMATION
i. Planned Number of Households Served
Snapshot and unit month information on the number of households the MTW PHA plans to serve at the end of the
Plan Year.
PLANNED NUMBER OF UNIT PLANNED NUMBER
PLANNED NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS
MONTHS OF HOUSEHOLDS TO
SERVED THROUGH:
OCCUPIED/LEASED* BE SERVED**
MTW Public Housing Units Leased 5,052 421
MTW Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Utilized 44,448 3,704
Local, Non-Traditional: Tenant-Based^ 0 0
Local, Non-Traditional: Property-Based^ 0 0
Local, Non-Traditional: Homeownership^ 0 0
49,500 4,125
Planned Total Households Served
* “Planned Number of Unit Months Occupied/Leased” is the total number of months the MTW PHA plans to have
leased/occupied in each category throughout the full Plan Year.
** “Planned Number of Households to be Served” is calculated by dividing the “Planned Number of Unit Months
Occupied/Leased” by the number of months in the Plan Year.
^ In instances when a local, non-traditional program provides a certain subsidy level but does not specify a number
of units/households to be served, the MTW PHA should estimate the number of households to be served.
PLANNED
LOCAL, NON- PLANNED NUMBER
MTW ACTIVITY NUMBER OF
TRADITIONAL OF UNIT MONTHS
NAME/NUMBER HOUSEHOLDS TO
CATEGORY OCCUPIED/LEASED*
BE SERVED*
Tenant-Based N/A 0 0
Property-Based N/A 0 0
Homeownership N/A 0 0
* The sum of the figures provided should match the totals provided for each local, non-traditional category in the
previous table. Figures should be given by individual activity. Multiple entries may be made for each category if
applicable.
ii. Discussion of Any Anticipated Issues/Possible Solutions Related to Leasing
Discussions of any anticipated issues and solutions in the MTW housing programs listed.
HOUSING DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED LEASING ISSUES AND POSSIBLE
PROGRAM SOLUTIONS
Leasing issues due to COVID-19, employee absences and past debts to landlords and
MTW Public Housing utilities. There is no short-term solution.
The rental market is saturated partially due to eviction moratorium, therefore making it
more difficult to find affordable housing. HACG has raised its payment standards to
MTW Housing Choice 100% and is granting extensions, as necessary. Landlords unwillingness to show vacant
Voucher units because of COVID risks of willingness to leave a unit vacant because of eviction
moratorium. There is no short-term solution.
Local, Non-Traditional N/A
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 16 2022 Annual MTW PlanC. WAITING LIST INFORMATION
i. Waiting List Information Anticipated
Snapshot information of waiting list data as anticipated at the beginning of the Plan Year. The “Description” column
should detail the structure of the waiting list and the population(s) served.
PLANS TO
OPEN THE
NUMBER OF WAITING
WAITING LIST OPEN,
HOUSEHOLDS LIST
WAITING LIST NAME DESCRIPTION PARTIALLY OPEN OR
ON WAITING DURING
CLOSED
LIST THE PLAN
YEAR
Federal MTW Housing No
Community-wide 440 Closed
Choice Vouchers
MTW Rapid Rehousing
Vouchers; MTW Next Step Program Specific 0 Partially Open Yes
Vouchers
Federal MTW Public
Housing Units; Converted Yes
Merged 6,243 Open
PH Units to RAD Project-
Based Vouchers
Please describe any duplication of applicants across waiting lists:
Applications for Public Housing may also be included on the RAD Community wide PBV Waitlist.
ii. Planned Changes to Waiting List in the Plan Year
Please describe any anticipated changes to the organizational structure or policies of the waiting list(s), including any
opening or closing of a waiting list, during the Plan Year.
WAITING LIST NAME DESCRIPTION OF PLANNED CHANGES TO WAITING LIST
MTW TBV Wait List MTW TBV Wait List may open temporarily in fiscal year (2022)
N/A N/A
III. PROPOSED MTW ACTIVITIES: HUD APPROVAL REQUESTED
HACG does not have any new proposed activities.
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 17 2022 Annual MTW PlanIV. APPROVED MTW ACTIVITIES
A. Implemented MTW Activities
Activity 2014.02 Innovations to Reduce Homelessness - MTW Authorization: D.2.a, D.2.b,
D.2.c, D.4 – Approved: 2014 – Implemented: 2014 – Amended: 2020
Activity 2014.03 Administrative Reforms - MTW Authorization: D.3.a, D.3.b – Approved: 2014 –
Implemented: 2014 – Amended: N/A
Activity 2014.04 Administrative Efficiency - MTW Authorizations: D.1.c – Approved: 2014 –
Implemented: 2014 – Amended: N/A
Activity 2015.02 Portability Restrictions - MTW Authorizations: D.1.g – Approved: 2015 –
Implemented: 2016 – Amended: N/A
Activity 2015.03 Simplify Utility Allowance Calculation - MTW Authorizations: D.2.a –
Approved: 2015 – Implemented: 2015/2016 – Amended: N/A
Activity 2015.04 Cap Childcare Deductions - MTW Authorizations: C.11, D.2.a – Approved:
2015 – Implemented: 2015 – Amended: N/A
Activity 2016.01 Next Step Vouchers - MTW Authorization: D.2.d, D.3.a, D.3.b, D.4 –
Approved: 2016 – Implemented: 2018 – Amended: N/A
Activity 2016.02 Non-Competitive Project-Basing Process - MTW Authorization: D.7.a –
Approved: 2016 – Implemented: 2018 – Amended: N/A
Activity 2016.03 Project-Basing Flexibilities - MTW Authorization: D.1.e, D.2.c, D.5 –
Approved: 2016 – Implemented: 2018 – Amended: 2019
Activity 2018.01 Eliminate/Re-duce Interim Certification Examinations - MTW
Authorization: C.11 – Approved: 2018 – Implemented: 2019 – Amended: N/A
Activity 2018.02 Site Based Housing Flexibility - MTW Authorization: D.1.b, D.2.b – Approved:
2018 – Implemented 2019 – Amended: 2019, 2020, and 2021
Activity 2019.01 Minimum Rent Increase/Utility Reimbursement Payments (URPs)
Decrease - MTW Authorizations: C.11, D.2.a – Approved: 2019 – Implemented:
2019 – Amended: 2019
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 18 2022 Annual MTW PlanActivity 2020.01 Sponsor-Based Emergency Voucher Program - MTW Authorization:
Attachment D of MTW Agreement "Use of MTW Funds" – Approved: 2020 –
Implemented: 2020 – Amended: N/A
2014.02 Innovations to Reduce Homelessness
This activity sets aside 150 vouchers TBVs that links permanent supportive housing to supportive services
for chronically homeless families as a top preference. Secondary preference is homeless individuals or
individuals who are living in a place not meant for human habitation or in an emergency shelter, in
transitional housing, or are exiting an institution where they temporarily resided up to 90 days. The
activity includes a tiered rent schedule, minimum rent waiver and selection preference to the targeted
group. Also, HACG is interested to learn if housing stability positively impacts household income, earned
income and other socio-economic categories.
Order of preference:
1. Chronically homeless veterans
2. Chronically homeless individuals
3. Homeless veterans
4. Homeless individuals
In addition, the activity places a special emphasis on military veterans, where veterans are a priority
preference and newly employed veterans are eligible for employment incentives.
Employment incentives for veterans include:
Waiving the minimum rent to assist veterans in focusing on employment (first 12 months)
Employment incentives for “unemployed” veterans that gain employment while in the “program” include:
Employment – tiered rent calculation (Veterans only)
o 26% rent calculation for 12 months – year 1
o 27% rent calculation for 12 months – year 2
o 28% rent calculation for 12 months – year 3
o 29% rent calculation for 12 months – year 4
o 30% rent calculation for 12 months – year 5
HACG anticipates the following for the Innovations to Reduce Homelessness Activity in FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 19 2022 Annual MTW Plan2014.03 Administrative Reforms (HCV Only)
This activity is designed to improve operational efficiencies and reduce operational costs by streamlining
the rent calculation process and increase housing choices for program participants.
The activity supports the creation of forms necessary to self-certify assets at the local level. Self-
certification of assets is permitted after the initial verification. Assets are subject to random verification.
Additionally, this activity allows families to use more of their income (up to 50%) towards their rental
amount.
HACG initiated procedures to close-out the PH elements in its 2017 Annual MTW Report due to RAD
conversions using Low-Income Housing Tax Credit funds.
HACG anticipates the following for the Administrative Reforms Activity in FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
2014.04 Administrative Efficiencies (HCV Only)
This activity is designed to improve operational efficiencies and reduce operational costs by introducing a
triennial recertification cycle for elderly/disabled families. The opportunity to place elderly/disabled
families on a triennial recertification cycle is determined on the head-of-household’s (HOH) designation
and the household income source(s).
Activity metrics are being tracked and reported in HACG’s Annual MTW Report. Originally, this activity
included public housing element, which has become functionally obsolete due to RAD conversion using
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit funds.
Currently, HACG continues to conduct “mini-interims” on off-year program participants to reduce
“sticker shock” related to rent changes 3-years later. HACG continues to conduct full certification
examinations during participants scheduled triennial period.
HACG anticipates the following for the Administrative Efficiencies Activity in FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 20 2022 Annual MTW Plan2015.02 Portability Restrictions
This activity restricts the movement of vouchers into and out of HACG’s service jurisdiction. Voucher
portability is limited to verifiable employment related reasons. The combined actions of “porting” to
higher cost-of-living jurisdictions and voucher holders’ lower earnings, limited HACG’s ability to issue
more vouchers and assist families in its own jurisdiction.
Verifiable employment may include the following:
A letter of intent to employ (job offer letter), reassign, transfer, and similar
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, transfer orders, and similar
Document on company letterhead, which will assist HACG in deciding the acceptance of ports in
or out of Columbus, GA
Families may lose their rental assistance if a loss of employment occurs at the new location within the first
six-months or before agency absorption occurs.
Hardship requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with HACG’s Hardship Policy.
HACG will grant ports in cases of Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and to meet reasonable
accommodations.
HACG anticipates the following for the Portability Restrictions Activity in FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
2015.03 Simplify Utility Allowance Calculation
This activity streamlines the rental calculation process with a simplified Utility Allowance Schedule (UA)
used throughout all the different rental assistance portfolio of HACG. The activity supports a UA
schedule for 3 rental assistance programs in HACG portfolio:
HCV (PBV and TBV)
PH and RAD PBV
Mixed Financed Sites (HUD UA Schedule)
Activity metrics are being tracked and reported in HACG’s Annual MTW Report. The agency actively uses
the UA Schedules and transitions schedules between programs due to the PH conversion to RAD PBVs.
HACG anticipates the following for the Simplify Utility Allowance Calculation Activity in FYE 2022:
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 21 2022 Annual MTW Plan No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
2015.04 Cap Childcare Deduction
This activity modifies applicable rules and regulations necessary to limit the amount of childcare deduction
able to be taken by program participants. The activity allows HACG to place a cap on childcare deductions
in line with the Georgia Childcare and Parent Services (GA CAPS) reimbursement amounts. GA CAPS
helps low-income families afford safe, and quality childcare by subsidizing childcare costs for children
under the age of 13.
Childcare costs that exceed GA CAPS reimbursement amounts are reduced to categorical maximum
amounts filtered by age. Hardship requests are addressed on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the
Hardship Policy.
Families continue to furnish proof of their out-of-pocket childcare expenses and HACG staff simply
verifies that provided costs are in-line with GA CAPS based on the child’s age and service provider.
HACG’s rental assistance departments are charged with maintaining an updated GA CAPS chart.
HACG anticipates the following for the Cap Childcare Dependent Deduction Activity in FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
2016.01 Next Step Vouchers
This activity modifies applicable rules and regulations necessary to dedicate up to 10 TBVs for clients of
the Georgia Department of Health and Human Services (GA DHHS), Division of Family and Children
Services (DFCS) office. The referrals and required verification are through Home for Good. The activity
serves as a homelessness prevention tool for youth aging out of Foster Care.
The following are requirements of the participants:
Foster youth must begin, continue, and/or maintain appointments and case management visits
with social service providers.
Vouchers expire in 36 months or age 23, whichever comes first.
Foster youth must meet 20-hour/week work requirement.
Work an average of 20-hours per week; and/or
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 22 2022 Annual MTW Plan Attend school an average of 20-hours per week; and/or
Attend job training course an average of 20-hours per week.
Foster youth are required to exhaust DFCS resources first before being issued a Next Step Voucher
(NSV). The primary intent is to ensure Foster youth are stabilized and ready to receive TBV.
HACG anticipates the following for the Next Step Vouchers (NSV) Activity in FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
2016.02 Non-Competitive Project-Basing Process
This activity modifies applicable rules and regulations as necessary to project-base Section 8 rental
assistance at HACG owned (direct & indirect ownership) properties without competition.
Under this activity, HACG implemented plans to project-base Section 8 rental assistance at properties it
redeveloped which are Patriot Pointe and Columbus Commons. HACG will also use this activity for newly
constructed housing and substantially rehabilitated properties to receive subsidy.
HACG will apply activity elements to convert the 55 PH units at Patriot Pointe and Columbus Commons
after fiscal year 2021.
HACG anticipates the following for the Non-Competitive Project-Basing Process Activity in FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
2016.03 Project-Basing Flexibilities
This activity allows HACG to modify its HCV Program guidelines. HACG can project-base more than
25% (or in the case of the RAD Program, more than 50%) of the building cap. Also, HACG is allowed to
determine rent reasonableness at HACG-owned (direct and indirect ownership) and allows HACG to
certify housing at HACG-owned units.
When PHAs exceed the 25% per building cap (or 50% cap on RAD buildings) on PBV units with Section
8 rental assistance in an existing building in multi-family communities, there is a supportive services
requirement attached to the current PBV regulations for exceeding these caps. Under this activity HACG
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 23 2022 Annual MTW Plancan project-base up to 100% of a building’s units, as well as waive the participation requirement of families
in the “excepted” units.
Currently, HACG offers limited Supportive Services at the RAD developments. HACG understands that
supportive services must be available, and the families are aware of and strongly encouraged to participate
in offered services; however, it is noted that participation by families living in “excepted” units is not
mandatory, nor required.
HACG anticipates the following for the Project-Basing Flexibilities Activity in FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
2018.01 Eliminate/Reduce Interim Certification Examinations
This activity allows HACG to modify its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing (PH)
Programs guidelines to increase staff productivity, assist program participants in the preparation for
market-rate units, and to eliminate a growing concern of program participants reporting a loss of income
shortly after completing and intake and/or annual certification examination.
To accomplish this activity, HACG has implemented the following:
Eliminated interim certification examinations on Contribution Income
Program participants that report contribution income cannot report a loss of contribution income
for 12 months
Limited program participants to 1 interim certification examination annually for all other income
related adjustments (after 90 days or before 90 days of annual re-certification)
In March 2020, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) responded to a pandemic of
respiratory disease spreading from person-to-person caused by a new coronavirus which they named
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) This situation poses a serious public health risk. The federal,
state, and local governments encouraged people to stay home and away from large gatherings of 10 or
more. Several businesses are taking precaution and closed for two weeks and possibly longer in order to
lessen the spread of the disease, which results in many of our residents without work. As of January 2021,
COVID-19 still poses a serious risk to public health and continues to impact the employment.
HACG updated the Hardship Case Criteria to include language regarding any health/economic hardships
associated with COVID-19, see item D. below. HACG continues to address hardship requests on a case-
by-case basis according to the Hardship Policy.
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 24 2022 Annual MTW PlanHARDSHIP CASE CRITERIA
HACG will consider extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis in which households reporting
Contribution Income may be exempted or temporarily waived from these new rent determination rules
that include the following:
A. HACG will consider temporarily waiving requirements from these new rent determination
rules for program participants when program participants citing Contribution Income as their
sole source of income produce evidence that the Contribution Income provider is medically
incapacitated. The family’s contributor’s incapacities must be for an extended period (30+
consecutive days) that directly impacts the contributor’s ability to maintain agreed upon
monthly contribution. The loss of such contribution must directly impact a family’s
independent living needs, such as shelter, food, utilities, and/or similar expenses.
HACG reserves the right to analyze the impact of the contribution to social service benefits,
subsidy level, and other circumstances in its calculation to determine length of time and/or
reduction in family’s fair share of rent.
B. HACG will consider exemption of requirements from these new rent determination rules for
program participants when program participants citing Contribution Income as their sole
source of income produce evidence that the Contribution Income provider is deceased. The
family has 15-days from contributors passing to provide HACG with the proper documents.
HACG will consider retroactive changes when proper documentation within the timeframe is
provided. When a family provides the documentation after 15-days, the family remains
responsible for their fair share of the rent until changes are made. HACG will make rent
changes effective within the standard 30-day timeframe.
HACG reserves the right to analyze the impact of the contribution to social service benefits,
subsidy level, and other circumstances in its calculation to determine the length of time and/or
reduction in the family’s fair share of rent.
C. HACG will not consider hardship cases under this activity when other income sources are
included in the rent calculation as a result of the eligibility interview/certification process.
D. HACG will consider temporarily waiving requirements from the rent determination rules for
program participants experiencing a reduction in income or work hours as a result of any
health/economic hardships associated with COVID-19.
HACG anticipates the following for the Eliminate/Reduce Interim Certification Examinations Activity in
FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
The Housing Authority of Columbus, Georgia 25 2022 Annual MTW Plan2018.02 Site-Based Housing Flexibility
This activity allows HACG to over-house eligible, qualified low-income families at all non-Public Housing
site-based housing developments as well as Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPV) awarded to HACG for
Ralston Towers residents and provide rental payment assistance for over-housed families to the landlord
for the difference between assigned unit size and the eligible family’s income means and/or voucher
amount up to 120% of the Fair Market Rent (FMR) of the assigned bedroom unit at defined sites until an
appropriate sized family becomes available to occupy that assisted unit.
Under this activity, HACG significantly improves the use of federal dollars and reducing vacancies. HACG
offers unoccupied, large unit to smaller eligible, qualified families with limited housing options and limited
resources.
For all non-Public Housing site-based housing developments once an appropriately sized family and right-
size unit becomes available that meets the accommodation needs of the incumbent family, HACG will
issue a 30-day notice in accordance with the “transfer form” for the incumbent family to move/transfer to
the appropriate unit. The Ralston Towers TPV holders are permitted to remain in their relocated unit for
the duration of their voucher or until they move out of their unit to a new unit.
HACG amended this activity in FY 2021 to include all future TPV’s to be eligible up to one size larger and
provide the rental payment assistance for the families to the landlord for the difference between the
assigned unit size and the eligible family’s income means and/or voucher amount up to 120% of the Fair
Market Rent (FMR) of the assigned bedroom unit.
HACG anticipates the following for the Site-Based Housing Flexibility Activity in FYE 2022:
No non-significant changes to this activity
No modifications to the metrics during the period
No different authorizations are needed to implement this activity than originally proposed
No significant changes to this activity
2019.01 Eliminate/Reduce Utility Reimbursement Payments (URPs)
HACG seeks to improve its cost efficiency and promote self-sufficiency through the implementation of
this activity. Elimination of this task achieves Cost Effectiveness of federal dollars.
Under this activity, HACG will increase the minimum rent to $150 to eliminate URPs (or at the least
significantly reduce the number of URPs processed) over the next two years. The increase in minimum
rent across all rental assistance programs significantly reduces negative rent situation that require an URP
check.
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